Power generation figures and power station active hours

Summary

The request sought electricity generation figures and operational schedules for the Pulrose power station over a 60-day period. The Manx Utilities Authority disclosed that the CCGT station ran continuously while the Diesel station operated on 13 specific days, providing total output figures and a detailed start/stop schedule.

Key Facts

• The data covers the 60-day period from 22 January 2022 to 22 March 2022.
• The Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) station operated continuously throughout the period.
• The Diesel power station operated on a total of 13 days during the period.
• Total generation from the CCGT station was 97,461 MWh with an average output of approximately 68MW.
• Total generation from the Diesel station was 1,645 MWh with an average output of approximately 15MW.

Data Disclosed

• 22 January 2022
• 22 March 2022
• 30MW
• 80MW
• 97,461MWh
• 68MW
• 13 days
• 25MW
• 1,645MWh
• 15MW
• 24 Jan 22
• 14:30
• 19:30
• 25 Jan 22
• 29 Jan 22
• 24 Feb 22
• 25 Feb 22
• 01 Mar 22
• 02 Mar 22
• 03 Mar 22
• 04 Mar 22
• 06 Mar 22
• 07 Mar 22
• 08 Mar 22
• 09 Mar 22

Original Request

I am seeking information on the previous 60 days electricity generation figures for the Pulrose power station. Additionally I am also seeking information on the schedule / times that power station has been in service generating power for each 24 hour period for the previous 60 days.

Data Tables (2)

Full Response Text

Manx Utilities PO Box 177, Douglas Isle of Man, IM99 1PS

e: enquiries@manxutilities.im t: 01624 687687 www.manxutilities.im

Our ref: 2346933 12 April 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 23 March 2022 and which states:

"I am seeking information on the previous 60 days electricity generation figures for the Pulrose power station. Additionally I am also seeking information on the schedule / times that power station has been in service generating power for each 24 hour period for the previous 60 days."

Our response to your request is as follows: Manx Utilities operates two power stations at the Pulrose site. The following data covers the 60 day period 22 January 2022 – 22 March 2022 inclusive. 1. Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station - in continuous operation generating electricity throughout period with a minimum output of approximately 30MW and maximum output of approximately 80MW.
The 60 day total generation output from the CCGT station was 97,461MWh; calculated average output of approximately 68MW. 2. Diesel power station - operated on a total of 13 days during this same period, with a maximum output of approximately 25MW. The date, start and stop time (recorded half hourly) for this generation shown in the table below.
The 60 day total generation output was 1,645MWh; calculated average output for the recorded running time, approximately 15MW.
Date Started Stopped 24 Jan 22 14:30 19:30 25 Jan 22 14:30 19:30 29 Jan 22 16:30 19:00 24 Feb 22 12:00 22:00 25 Feb 22 12:00 15:00 01 Mar 22 06:30 19:30 02 Mar 22 14:30 19:30 03 Mar 22 13:30 19:30

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